Vijay Iyer, "Accelerando" (ACT)

Already one of the most acclaimed pianists in jazz, Iyer shifts the focus to the undeniable pull of rhythm. In addition to intricate and immediate originals, Iyer gives songs by Duke Ellington, Henry Threadgill and Flying Lotus an inventive drive that moves both head and body.

Already one of the most acclaimed pianists in jazz, Iyer shifts the focus to the undeniable pull of rhythm. In addition to intricate and immediate originals, Iyer gives songs by Duke Ellington, Henry Threadgill and Flying Lotus an inventive drive that moves both head and body. (Getty Images)

Already one of the most acclaimed pianists in jazz, Iyer shifts the focus to the undeniable pull of rhythm. In addition to intricate and immediate originals, Iyer gives songs by Duke Ellington, Henry Threadgill and Flying Lotus an inventive drive that moves both head and body.